Cores of two Israeli-American hostages from Gaza

Cores of two Israeli-American hostages from Gaza

The corpses of two Israeli-American hostages that were kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 were recovered during a military operation in southern Gaza Strip. This was announced by the Israeli military and the domestic secret service Shin Bet in a statement.

Details on the identity of the hostages

Judy Weinstein-Haggai, 70 years old, and Gadi Haggai, 72 years old, were killed in the Kibbutz Nir Oz during the attack by Hamas in Southern Israel in 2023.

reactions of the Israeli leadership

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement: "Together with all citizens of Israel, my wife and I want to express our deepest condolences to the loved one." He thanked the soldiers and commanders who were involved in the operation and promised to bring all the remaining hostages back in Gaza.

memories of the couple

A spokesman for the Kibbutz Nir OZ confirmed that the corpses of the two hostages are brought back to Israel at night. The couple leaves four children and seven grandchildren. In an explanation, Gadi was described as a “ingenious man, talented wind instrument player since the age of three, deeply connected to the country, cook and advocate healthy vegan nutrition and sport”, while Judy was recognized as “poet, entrepreneur, creative soul and committed advocate by peace and coexistence”.

thanksgiving of the family

In a statement provided by the spokesman of the NIR OZ, the family expressed their gratitude for the return of their missing relatives. "We are grateful for the peace we have achieved and for the return of our loved ones to the funeral - they went for a walk and never came back on that dark Saturday morning. At this emotional moment we would like to thank the IDF and the security forces who have carried out this complex rescue operation and have been fighting for us for over a year and a half, and thanked all of us that supports, prayed and for us and the whole people Have fought Israel, ”says the explanation.

thanks to the international community

The family also thanked the US government, the Israeli government and the FBI for their "tireless work and persistent support". This report is continuously updated to provide the latest information.